These Belgian waffles are fluffy with the perfect amount of sweetness and make the perfect breakfast. Berries, honey, and cinnamon make this warm compote a delicious topping.
What is the difference between Belgian waffles and regular waffles?
Belgian waffles are bigger than regular waffles and are achieved by the use of a Belgian waffle maker. Their deep pockets are perfect for holding toppings such as whipped cream, fruit, or ice cream. Belgian waffles are known for their crispy exterior which contrasts their soft, fluffy interior.
What is a compote?
Compote, which is French for stewed fruit, is made by cooking fruit with water, sugar, and spices. In this recipe, honey is used for the sugar and cinnamon for the spice.
Uses for Berry Compote
This compote has so many uses besides just on waffles. One of my other favorite uses for it is to mix it into a big bowl of steel cut oatmeal.
Equipment
How to Make Belgian Waffles with Warm Berry Compote
Step 1: Begin making your berry compote by melting butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add honey, lemon juice, cinnamon and berries; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer 10-15 minutes. Keep warm.
Step 2: Preheat waffle iron per the manufacturer's instructions. Grease with butter if necessary.
Step 3: Mix together dry ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.
Step 4: In a large bowl, beat two eggs. Add milk, butter and vanilla and mix well.
Step 5: Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
Step 6: Pour the waffle batter into the waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Step 7: Serve warm berry compote over buttered waffle. Enjoy immediately.
Storage
Let leftover waffles cool completely and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Berry compote can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days as well. To freeze waffles, cool completely and then freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Reheat waffles in the toaster.
These Belgian waffles are fluffy with the perfect amount of sweetness and make the perfect breakfast. Berries, honey, and cinnamon make this warm compote a delicious topping.
Begin making your berry compote by melting butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add honey, lemon juice, cinnamon and berries; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer 10-15 minutes. Keep warm.
Preheat waffle iron per the manufacturer's instructions. Grease with butter if necessary.
Mix together dry ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.
In a large bowl, beat two eggs. Add milk, butter and vanilla and mix well.
Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
Pour the waffle batter into the waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Serve warm berry compote over buttered waffle. Enjoy immediately.
Servings 6
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
*Serving size is 1 waffle with approximately 1/4 cup of berry compote.
